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The Heart Circle Sangha fosters the practice and study of Buddhism in the Soto Zen tradition through meditation, study, services, retreats and workshops. We are committed to serving our communities and the world.
Our purpose is to awaken the spirit of living in the present moment and to appreciate our life just as it is.Through meditation and study we develop our connection to the One Body of the universe and relinquish our false sense of self.The Heart Circle Sangha fosters the practice and study of Buddhism in the Soto and Rinzai Zen traditions through meditation, study, services, retreats and workshops. We are committed to serving our communities and the world.
You have found a group of Zen Buddhist practitioners committed to making a positive difference in the world through personal realization and service to the wider community. We hope that you will soon feel at home among us.
If you are new to Zen, even if you have done other forms of meditation, we suggest that you take an introduction to Zen meditation. Prior to visiting the first time, please call ahead, so that we can arrange for a senior student to greet you when you arrive at the zendo. You may wish to review the following information prior to your first visit so that you may feel more at home when you arrive.
The Zen Journey
Whether you join us once or more often, regular meditation practice transforms your life and leads to greater peace and happiness. Joining a community of meditators reinforces and informs your practice and helps keep you on “The Pathâ€. We hope you will take your first steps on this journey with us.
Practice
A regular daily sitting practice is best even if you sit for short periods in the beginning. Mindfulness practice is something you can take into your whole life and do all the time. You will begin to notice small changes quite soon if you are diligent about your practice. You may notice you are less reactive or less irritable. You may find you are simply happier.
Liturgy and ritual
Every Sunday we hold service in which we chant and offer incense to the essence of Buddha, the Oneness of all beings. Chanting is a wonderful way to experience the oneness of community. Throw yourself into it! Chant with all your being! Zen ritual lifts us out of small mind and connects us to each other and the universe.
Service
Heart Circle Sangha is committed to practice through service to others. We do not practice for ourselves, but for others. We take care of each other when the need arises. We find ways to serve our community through hospice work and other opportunities. We participate in global causes through giving and other means. Heart Circle Sangha has been involved in relief efforts in Sri Lanka since the 2004 tsunami.
